Manila, Philippines Stargazing Forecast

Manila, Philippines (14.6°, 120.98°) · Updated 09:10 UTC
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Marginal, check the window
BEST 15:00–21:00 (6h)
Mostly clear skies but bright moonlight limits faint objects. High dew risk, so optics will fog without dew heaters.
Sunset
10:25
Sunrise
21:39
Usable Hours
7/10
Moon
98%
Visible Planets
♀ Venus19° W
♂ Mars27° E
♄ Saturn79° S
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Stargazing in Manila, Philippines

Manila's dense metropolis produces Bortle 8–9 skies, and the tropical climate brings high humidity and frequent cloud, with a pronounced wet season from June to November. Darker skies require heading into the highlands of Luzon — the mountains around Tagaytay, Rizal, and further to the Cordillera reach Bortle 4 within a couple of hours. At 14.6°N, Manila's low latitude presents much of the southern sky, and the bright Milky Way core passes high overhead in season. The dry months from December to May offer the most reliable clear nights.

Manila, Philippines Stargazing FAQ

Where can I stargaze near Manila?∨
The highlands of Luzon — the mountains around Tagaytay and Rizal, and further to the Cordillera — reach Bortle 4 within a couple of hours, offering darker, cooler skies away from the city glow.
What can you see from Manila's tropical sky?∨
At 14.6°N, much of the southern sky is visible, including the Southern Cross and the bright Milky Way core passing high overhead in season — plus the familiar northern constellations.
When is the best time to stargaze in Manila?∨
The dry season from December to May offers the most reliable clear nights. The wet season (June-November) brings frequent cloud, storms, and typhoons. The Milky Way core is well placed in the dry-season months.

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